THINGS TO LOOK FOR TODAY

DRAFTING GROUP A: This group is expected to meet at 11:00 am to
discuss the revised text on financial resources and mechanisms. This text should be
distributed at 9:00 am. The group, which will also meet in the afternoon, will then
discuss the revised drafts of the other decisions.

DRAFTING GROUP C: This group is expected to meet in the morning and
the afternoon to complete the first reading of the draft on forests, the terms of
reference for the forest panel and the draft on the implementation of decisions taken at
the second session of the CSD. The group may also begin its second reading of the
draft on sectoral issues.

EVENING SESSIONS: It is likely that Drafting Group B and one other
group will meet in the evening, although the exact schedule will only be determined
during the day today.